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Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Managers

December 18, 2012 | Performance Management

Many of us put together New Year’s resolutions for our private life – exercise more, eat healthier, spend more time with friends and family.  But how many of us put together a list of resolutions for our work life?  Here is our Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions for Managers.

The Necessary Evil of Employee Policies

October 16, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

One of the most frequent complaints we hear from business owners is that they hate policies.  I’ll share a secret with you; we HR professionals do not particularly enjoy them either.  However, we’ve experienced firsthand their value.  Think of them as a necessary evil, like your home or auto insurance.  Employee policies are similar; you find out you truly need them when it counts.

7 Quick, Easy and Inexpensive Ways of Recognizing Employees

August 22, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

We often believe that we need to focus on the big things to retain and energize our employees.  Often it is the small actions and little gestures that have the greatest impact on our team.

7 Performance Review Tips

August 07, 2012 | Performance Management

Managing employee performance is one of the most important activities to help ensure a company’s success.  So why do so many business owners and leaders avoid it?  Find out how 7 performance review tips can help make your performance reviews more meaningful.

Tips on Successfully Onboarding Your New Employees

July 23, 2012 | Employee Onboarding

Helpful tips on successfully onboarding new employees

Are you AODA Compliant?  The January 1, 2012 deadline has come and gone.

June 12, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

If you have still not yet developed a policy or trained your employees on how to provide excellent customer service to people with disabilities, please see the requirements below in order to take steps toward compliance as quickly as possible.  Businesses with 20 or more employees have until December 31, 2012 to submit their progress report online to the government.

What Motivates Employees in a Telecommuting Environment

May 29, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

Allowing employees to work from home can be a great benefit to both the company and worker.  Beyond the benefits, it could be difficult to engage employees working remotely.  And, it’s not for everyone.  Some individuals are not necessarily the most productive when working in a home environment.  So, what should you do to motivate and engage your virtual employees?

Onboarding Process for New Leaders and Managers - How to Reduce the Risk of Failure

May 13, 2012 | Employee Onboarding

You have just hired a senior leader for a newly created role at your company.  It has taken an expensive headhunter months to find the right person and tomorrow is her first day on the job.  How do you ensure your onboarding process is successful so that you quickly see a return on your investment?

12 Great Questions to Ask Employees to Assess Employee Engagement

May 03, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

You don’t have to be an undercover boss to find out what your employees think of your organization.  Employees are willing to give their all when they feel genuinely appreciated and when they’re asked for their opinion.

Organizational Development and its Importance to Your Business

April 17, 2012 | Work Environment and Policies

If your profits are down, your performance is weak, the competition is passing you by, and your productivity is waning, Organizational Development (OD) is an imperative tool for your business.  Through working with your people processes and organizational systems, you can improve performance in individuals, teams and your entire organization using OD methods and tools.